Overall score
Barrack Point
38.4/100
Mount Warrigal
40.7/100
Barrack Point vs Mount Warrigal, NSW Suburb Comparison
Barrack Point for retirees and families; Mount Warrigal for investment.
See which suburb leads on livability, safety, schools, and lifestyle.
Head to head
Visual comparison
Barrack PointMount Warrigal
Crime rate
Barrack Point
80.8 / 1k
Mount Warrigal
80.0 / 1k
Nearby amenities
Barrack Point
44
Mount Warrigal
84
Population
Barrack Point
725
Mount Warrigal
4,880
Metric leadBarrack Point 2Mount Warrigal 101 tiedacross 13 compared metrics
Livability profile
Desirability pillars scored 0–100 vs comparable suburbs
Quick verdicts
Clearer edge on lifestyle fit (score gap ≥ 3)
- Best for retireesBarrack Point
- Best for familiesBarrack Point
- Best for beach lifestyleBarrack Point
- Best for investmentMount Warrigal
- Best for best schoolsBarrack Point
Audience fit
Who each suburb suits — composite scores out of 100
All metrics
Side-by-side scores for every compared metric.
Full comparison table
Exact figures for every metric — winner highlighted in bold.
| Category | Barrack Point | Mount Warrigal |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 38.4/100 | 40.7/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 47.2/100 | 62.5/100 |
| Crime rate | 80.8 / 1k | 80.0 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 5 | 9 |
| Weather (desirability) | 82.3/100 | 82.3/100 |
| Parks & reserves | 3 | 8 |
| Public transport stops | 15 | 76 |
| Walkability | 22.5/100 | 47.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 44 | 84 |
| Planning activity | 3 | 12 |
| Green cover | 8.9% | 11.3% |
| Population | 725 | 4,880 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 7/10 | 2/10 |
Comparison summary
Barrack Point is a coastal smaller community with an easy, sea-led rhythm, while Mount Warrigal is a hillside mid-sized suburb with greener streets and a quieter pace. Where Barrack Point is shaped by the coast, Mount Warrigal offers a more landlocked suburban rhythm.
Barrack Point tends to lead on a calmer planning outlook and stronger socioeconomic advantage, while Mount Warrigal stands out for housing affordability, a quieter safety profile, and schools and education options.
Barrack Point suits retirees, families, people chasing a beach lifestyle, and households prioritising schools more clearly, whereas Mount Warrigal is the stronger match for value-focused buyers.
Generated from the official metrics on this page. It can omit nuance or contain errors — check the tables and source notes before relying on it.